CVE-1999-0466: High severity netbsd netbsd vulnerability

Published Apr 21, 1999
·
Updated

The SVR4 /dev/wabi special device file in NetBSD 1.3.3 and earlier allows a local user to read or write arbitrary files on the disk associated with that device.

Affected Software

4 affected components
NetBSD NetBSD=1.3
NetBSD NetBSD=1.3.1
NetBSD NetBSD=1.3.3
NetBSD NetBSD=1.3.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Remove

    Remove NetBSD /dev/wabi special device file from your environment.

    If SVR4/wabi support is not required, remove or disable the /dev/wabi device node or the wabi driver (for example remove the device node and ensure the driver is not loaded) to eliminate the ability for local users to read or write arbitrary files via this device.

  2. Configuration

    Change the ownership and permissions of /dev/wabi to prevent access by unprivileged local users (for example: chown root:wheel /dev/wabi; chmod 0600 /dev/wabi) or apply appropriate device ACLs to limit access.

    NetBSD /dev/wabi device device node permissions = restrict access to trusted users (e.g., root-only)
  3. Operational

    Audit the filesystem(s) associated with /dev/wabi for signs of unauthorized reads or writes, review local access logs for use of /dev/wabi, and restore any modified files from known-good backups as needed.

Event History

Apr 21, 1999
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 29, 1999
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0466?

CVE-1999-0466 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow local users to access arbitrary files.

2

How do I fix CVE-1999-0466?

To fix CVE-1999-0466, upgrade to a version of NetBSD that is later than 1.3.3, where this vulnerability is addressed.

3

What are the affected versions for CVE-1999-0466?

CVE-1999-0466 affects NetBSD versions 1.3, 1.3.1, 1.3.2, and 1.3.3.

4

Who can exploit CVE-1999-0466?

CVE-1999-0466 can be exploited by local users who have access to the affected systems.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-1999-0466?

CVE-1999-0466 is a local file access vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to files through the /dev/wabi device.

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